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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,097.84, 25,524.30 and 16,341.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,097.84, 25,524.30 and 16,341.36 is: 24,395.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,097.84 : 25,524.30 = 16,341.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,097.84/25,524.30 = 16,341.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,097.84x = 25,524.30 × 16,341.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,097.84x = 417,101,775.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,101,775.05/17,097.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,395.00

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